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President Joe Biden speaks about the federal response efforts for Hurricane Helene, from the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Pastor John Amanchukwu, a youth minister in Raleigh, North Carolina, chronicled his campaign against sexually explicit books in public schools in the 2024 documentary "22 Words." (Photo courtesy Epic Agency)

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Washington Nationals player Darren Baker (10) hitting a single during the ninth inning of an MLB game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 29, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Washington Nationals player Darren Baker (10) attempting to bunt during the ninth inning of an MLB game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 29, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Washington Nationals catcher Drew Millas (81) trying to find the handle during the ninth inning of an MLB game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 29, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Matt Strahm (25) throwing a pitch during the eighth inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 29, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) taking a swing during the ninth inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 29, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Washington Nationals designated hitter Luis Garcia (2) hitting a home run during the first inning of an MLB game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 29, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Washington Nationals designated hitter Luis Garcia (2) hitting a home run during the first inning of an MLB game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 29, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Kamala Harris' faith in God or government illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

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Private and homeschool education tide against public schools illustration by Greg Groesch / The Washington Times

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A sign stands outside a polling place during the Republican primary election in Wilson, Wyo., on Aug. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

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The Washington Nationals taking on the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 28, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 28, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore (1) throwing a pitch during an MLB game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 28, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 28, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) signing autographs for fans before an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 28, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore (1) throwing a pitch during the first inning of an MLB game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 28, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) and Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (20) going at it at home plate during the eighth inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 28, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)